las in august
Jul 28, 2005 | 11:41 pm
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Originally Posted by grbflyer
we are going to be in las aug 1-5. how hot is it gonna be? so many people tell me its going to be like sitting in your oven. how do my friends and i prepare for this? is it dry? anyone up for a LAS DO in august or at least drinks?
Jul 29, 2005 | 12:45 am
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You know what, it wasn't too bad today for the last week in July. It was in the low 100s before the rain came. I saw two people walking down the strip with umbrellas. Who brings an umbrella with them to the strip?
Jul 30, 2005 | 1:05 am
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Originally Posted by BiziBB
Anyone going to be in LAS mid-September?
Will be here for a part of a honeymoon, via Ireland_NY_BOS_NOLA. Where would you recommend going for places for a drink (yes, my intended is Irish after all).
Cheers
Will be here for a part of a honeymoon, via Ireland_NY_BOS_NOLA. Where would you recommend going for places for a drink (yes, my intended is Irish after all).
Cheers
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Jul 30, 2005 | 2:53 pm
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Originally Posted by QuietLion
A drink is one thing you won't have trouble finding in Las Vegas. What atmosphere are you looking for?
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On a Saturday night last month, we bypassed 5 different properties because they were charging cover charges (anywhere from $5-15/head) on their non-disco/club bars, which we refused to pay. These are places like Nine Fine Irishmen in NYNY, and the Monte Carlo Brewpub. The MCPB was the worst. Adding a loud DJ and some lights to your brewpub does not make it into Studio 54. Admittedly they were allowing guests of the hotel in gratis, but if your place is empty (which it was) at midnight on a Saturday night, get a clue.
We just wanted a beer.
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Jul 30, 2005 | 4:13 pm
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I'm pretty sure the Monte Carlo has other bars that don't charge a cover.
The real challenge in Las Vegas is finding a quiet lounge. One well-kept secret is at the Luxor, upstairs in the "fine dining" mezzanine where Isis and the Sacred Sea room are.
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The real challenge in Las Vegas is finding a quiet lounge. One well-kept secret is at the Luxor, upstairs in the "fine dining" mezzanine where Isis and the Sacred Sea room are.
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Aug 2, 2005 | 9:43 pm
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What can I tell you? Houdinis lounge was too "loungey", Dragon Noodle was closed for the night. We didn't want to sit at a casino/video poker bar.
We ended up at Diego in the MGM.
The disco+cover charge trend stinks.
We ended up at Diego in the MGM.
The disco+cover charge trend stinks.
Aug 5, 2005 | 2:43 pm
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Originally Posted by obscure2k
Some may attempt to draw a distinction between "dry heat" and "humid heat." I don't care what that heat is called: it is just damn hot!.
Aug 6, 2005 | 12:17 am
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just came back from vegas. yes it was hot on some days. but it was still humid to me. but i loved every minute of it. we stayed at the stratosphere adn will NEVER stay there again. one good thing about the strat is the top of the world lounge. we went on a ride then went down for a drink and it was happy hour. to my huge surprise they were charging 2.00 for a bottle of beer. i was shocked. it wasnt busy and the view is priceless. Able - his name, the bartender was very nice. thank you for all the suggestions.
Aug 6, 2005 | 12:51 am
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Originally Posted by grbflyer
i did look into a car rental, but still come up a bit expensive. the daily rate is 15.39 but the taxes UGH!! got this deal through thrifty. anyone find something better?
Uhhh...a taxi?
Aug 6, 2005 | 11:35 am
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Originally Posted by Rejuvenated
Even though they're both hot, I think that is a big distinction. Once I brought some of my HK relatives during the summer for a visit and they admitted in being hotter than HK, but at the same token, they asked why they aren't sweating as much as they normally do in HK.
Aug 6, 2005 | 6:44 pm
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Originally Posted by dankyone
Uhhh...a taxi?
Aug 8, 2005 | 1:48 pm
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Originally Posted by grbflyer
just came back from vegas. yes it was hot on some days. but it was still humid to me.
Aug 8, 2005 | 8:58 pm
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Yes, humidity is quite unusual in Vegas.
Wet heat sucks big time... I actually hate the misters in Vegas b/c they make the immediate area moist.
A disadvantage of dry heat however... static shock.
Wet heat sucks big time... I actually hate the misters in Vegas b/c they make the immediate area moist.
A disadvantage of dry heat however... static shock.
Aug 9, 2005 | 8:57 am
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
Yes, humidity is quite unusual in Vegas.
Wet heat sucks big time... I actually hate the misters in Vegas b/c they make the immediate area moist
Wet heat sucks big time... I actually hate the misters in Vegas b/c they make the immediate area moist
